Description
Imigran Nasal Spray is a popular treatment method for migraine relief. It is part of the branded treatment Imigran, which contains the active ingredient Sumatriptan succinate.
Imigran Nasal Spray belongs to a class of medications known as triptans. Unlike typical painkillers like Ibuprofen and Paracetamol, triptans don’t just mask the pain of a migraine. Instead, they work by reversing changes in the brain which are likely to be causing the migraine. This allows the spray to tackle the source of the migraine and alleviate the symptoms.
About Imigran Nasal Spray
Imigran Nasal Spray works by stimulating receptors in the brain called serotonin (or 5HT) receptors. These cause the blood vessels in the brain to contract and the pressure to ease.
It is believed that migraines are caused when blood vessels in the brain dilate, which creates pressure and therefore pain. By stimulating the serotonin receptors in the brain, the blood constrict again and the flow of blood through the brain eases, relieving the symptoms of the migraine.
Tablets or Nasal Spray?
Both Imigran tablets and Imigran Nasal Spray are effective treatment methods for migraine relief. The main difference between the two products can be found in the method of application.
For some people, taking tablets is unpleasant and difficult. In this instance, Imigran Nasal Spray represents a welcome alternative. Using the nasal spray is also thought to reduce the risk of ‘rebound headaches’, which can sometimes occur if you rely on migraine relief tablets for a long period of time.
